City in Lagos State, Nigeria
Can you drink tap water in Lagos?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Lagos?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled water or sealed sachets from reputable brands; avoid ice in cheap venues.
Key facts
- In Lagos: Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled water or sealed sachets from reputable brands; avoid ice in cheap venues.
- Across Nigeria: Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or sachet 'pure water' from reputable brands, and avoid ice in cheap venues.
- Safely managed drinking water: 30% of people in Nigeria (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Nigeria
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Lagos | No, drink bottled |
| Abuja | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Lagos?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled water or sealed sachets from reputable brands; avoid ice in cheap venues.
Can you drink tap water in Nigeria?
Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or sachet 'pure water' from reputable brands, and avoid ice in cheap venues.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Nigeria Immigration Service
- Lagos State Government
- Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
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